The Wisconsin Baptist

The Regional Newsletter of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin

May - 2008

In This Month's Issue:

Oconomowoc-First Baptist Destroyed In Explosion

First Baptist Church - OconomowocA gas line severed during excavation related to the upgrade of Wisconsin Avenue (State Highway 16) in Oconomowoc caused a massive explosion that destroyed the church building of Oconomowoc-First Baptist and two homes owned by the congregation. Fortunately, there was no loss of life or serious injuries.

Since January 1, Sam Brink of the region staff has been serving as the transitional pastor. The congregation is now worshipping at the Olympia Resort. Worship is at 10am and sister congregations are invited to send persons to show their support. The congregation has been deeply moved by the support of the wider ABC family. An immediate gift of $5,000 was received from One Great Hour of Sharing.

Come to the Edge!"Come To the Edge"

Meet God
Be Renewed
Go Out to Serve

American Baptist Women's Ministries of Wisconsin Conference
May 30-June 1, 2008
Green Lake Conference Center
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
National AB Women's Ministries President - Terri Simpkins
BIBLE STUDY LEADER
Rev. Dr. Trinette McCray
Friday: Registration at 3 PM
Program at 6:30 PM.
Call Green Lake for room reservations at 1-800-558-8898.
Registration Fee - $15.00

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Photos Needed For Camp Tamarack 50th Birthday Celebration

Jeff Steffen of the Commission on Camping is soliciting photos of the fifty years of ministry of Camp Tamarack. He will be developing a media presentation for the celebrations to be held this year in August and at the Region Annual Meeting. Photos should be e-mailed to him with information listing the names and dates. Jeff's e-mail is thesteff@northnet.net Please e-mail your photos as soon as possible. Please put in "Subject" line of e-mail "Camp Pictures".

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2008 Washington Island Forum - June 23-27

A four and a half day experience of study, worship, community, fun and celebration off the tip of Door County designed for clergy and lay persons "What's Past is Prologue: Hope, Transformation and Emerging Christianity" Presenter: Diana Butler Bass Sponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches and "Christian Century" For more information and on-line reservations: www.wichurches.org or call 608-837-3108

Everyone Is Invited

American Baptist Men of WITo fellowship with AB Men of Wisconsin and Catch the Brewers at Miller Park - Saturday, July 12th. Tailgate Cookout at West Allis-First, 1576 S. 78th Street at 3:30pm. Carpool to the Stadium, Terrace Reserved Seating - Ticket plus Tailgate: $20. Make check or money order payable to Pete Wolf and send by June 1st to:
Pete Wolf, AB Men, 4234 S. Fourth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207-4932

Region Ministers' Council Growing

James Williams, Milwaukee-Calvary, president of the Ministers Council has instituted e-mail communications and hosted a gathering to provide networking among ministers. This has brought a three-fold increase in paid memberships to the council. Ministers wishing to join may send annual dues of $40 to Doug Farrell, W7527 Ethelyn Dr., Delavan, WI 53115. A national Ministers' Council e-newsletter is available as well as 2009 Together-in-Ministry grant applications on the Ministers' Council section of the ABC/USA national website at www.abc-usa.org.

News About Churches and People

Rebecca Amstutz, Janesville-First, will be traveling to Peru on a mission work trip.

Milwaukee-Calvary hosted a region Ministers Council Luncheon on April 3rd.

Robert Newberry, Antigo-First, has announced his retirement this summer.

The Ladies Society of Milwaukee-Iglesia Evangelica Bautista recently celebrated their 56th anniversary with a special celebration.

Jerry Amstutz, Janesville-First, had an article published in Leadership Magazine "Life Before Winter: The vital ministry in assisted living facilities and funeral homes". If you would like to read the article, go to www.christianitytoday.com/le/2008/001/19.85.html.

Peter Wolf will be a mentor to adult group leaders at the National Youth Gathering in Estes Park, CO this summer.

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Region Calendar

May
2-3

Seminary Class "Baptist History & Polity"
@ Region Office, Arlo R. Reichter

8

Commission on Ministry
10 AM @ Region Office
16-18

Camp Tamarack Mini Mission Weekend
May 30
-June 1 		American Baptist Women's Ministries of WI Conference @Green Lake

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Published by the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin
Dr. Arlo R. Reichter, Executive Minister
Sue Kindl, Associate Editor
Last Updated on 04/30/2008
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